Payroll SME & Governance Manager

Job Title : Payroll – Subject Matter Expert

Location : Bangalore / Mohali

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team at AVASO. As a Payroll SME, you will be the primary authority on payroll operations and compliance, ensuring end-to-end payroll accuracy, efficiency, and governance across global regions.

This role requires expertise in payroll processes, regulatory requirements, and systems. Provide guidance to the payroll team, lead complex payroll problem-solving, and drive continuous process improvements.

Objectives of this Role

• Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll operations globally, ensuring accurate salary calculations, deductions, and statutory benefits administration (Social Contributions, insurance, etc.).
• Act as a payroll knowledge center, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements across multiple geographies.
• Drive payroll audits, risk assessments, and control mechanisms to ensure process integrity and compliance.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to integrate payroll data seamlessly across systems.
• Provide expert-level guidance on complex cases such as inhouse payrolling, tax equalization, and regulatory changes.
• Own payroll process improvements and standardization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

oversee statutory filings, tax compliance, and audits.

Qualifications & Skills Required